Here, the stage seems set for a victory sorely needed after what was, all in all, a terrible year for Hollande.
With euthanasia debate, Hollande gears up for reformist comeback
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Monthly Archives: December 2013
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While the final results of Chile’s presidential election were not surprising, there is still one remarkable point from Sunday’s vote that should be noted: low voter turnout.
Oman’s GCC rebuff adds to Saudi Arabia’s Iran grief
Saudi Arabia, which has historically been the main Gulf heavyweight, now not only has to grapple with a shifting regional power landscape but also its diminishing clout in its own backyard.
Tunisia’s new interim P.M. inherits daunting task
The 50-year-old engineer with no stated political affiliation entered politics in March, when he was appointed industry minister in Prime Minister Ali Larayedh’s government.
Despite promising start, rough road ahead for Turkey/Armenia talks
A few major sticking points remain in the way of normalization efforts between the two neighbors.
The shamnesty: what you need to know about global autocrats’ favored figleaf
While the efficacy of using amnesties to disguise an oppressive state is dubious, carefully timed pardons, with limited reach, offer a low level of commitment appealing to strongmen world wide.
Deadlocked Tunisia approaches critical anniversary
The country is gearing up for the third anniversary of the December 17 self-immolation of street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi – the event that launched Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution.
Sisi’s divinely-inspired presidential dreams
A leaked recording purportedly of military chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussing his ability to predict the future has gone viral in Egypt.
Turkish-Armenian relations back on the agenda as Davutoglu heads to Yerevan
The foreign minister’s visit could offer the beginning of a possible restart to long-stalled Turkish-Armenian normalization efforts.
After Ukraine embarrassment, E.U. toughens stance on Bosnia
The decision deals a major blow to Bosnia, which is struggling to meet accession requirements, and is well behind fellow E.U. aspirants like Montenegro and Serbia.
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